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Chain Mexican Restaurant to Take Over Former Bertucci's on Route 73
EVESHAM, NJ – The Mexican restaurant chain Plaza Azteca will apparently take over the site most recently occupied by Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant along Route 73 South in Evesham. When a TAPinto Mount Laurel reporter drove by the site on the morning of July 23, a banner with Plaza Azteca’s name and logo indicating the company was hiring was visible. The reporter also noticed several work trucks parked at the site and a ladder leaning against the building.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Representatives from Plaza Azteca did not immediately respond to the reporter’s request...
Haddon Heights woman finds message in a bottle on Ocean City beach
Amy Smyth Murphy was walking on the beach at Corson's Inlet State Park in Ocean City when she saw something unusual."I noticed it because the bottle was like a really nice aqua," she recalled.It was early in the morning on July 3, and she says the glass bottle - corked with something inside - was right there on the sand.She couldn't wait to tell her 14-year-old nephew Jack Smyth and 16-year-old niece Avery Smyth."We made a group chat," Jack said. "Everyone was decoding it and looking things up.""She takes out a message in a bottle with a cork and it...
Gym owners who defied COVID lockdown won’t get license back, N.J. appeals court rules
The civil rights of two gym owners who defied COVID-19 lockdown orders were not violated when a New Jersey borough pulled their business license and refused to give it back, a state appeals court ruled Wednesday. Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, co-owners of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, filed an appeal...
Future Of Geets Diner Looks Bright In Williamstown, NJ
Talk as much trash about New Jersey as you want. The one thing you'll never be able to say about the Garden State is that our food sucks. If you ever dared to utter those words, well, it'd be a straight up lie. We may have crowded highways, traffic circles,...
Would You Try South Jersey’s 1 LB Cheesesteak?
It's arguably one of the best meals you'll ever have in state of New Jersey. To be honest, I'm not sure I know of anybody who dislikes them. I'm talking about one of the most delicious sandwiches in all of the Garden State. No, I'm not referring to a hoagie...
Dory’s Mediterranean Goods Brings Global Flavors to Medford
Patrons can travel the world from the comfort of Dory’s Mediterranean Goods in Medford. The curated specialty shop presents an array of items from the owner’s favorite parts of the world. This includes meals, snacks, treats, and specialty gifts from countries such as France, Greece, Lebanon, Morocco, and Turkey.
Proposed Hotels, Upscale Restaurant Will Transform Vacant Cherry Hill Land
The 11-acre site contains a Magic Car Wash, former gas station and quarry. It's considered a prime location for development because it's on Route 70 West just 11 miles from Philadelphia. The project includes two five-story hotels: a 120-room Hampton Inn & Suites and 131-room Residence Inn by Marriott, according...
Great NJ wing joint just opened a second location in South Jersey
This one’s not for me. My odd take on wings has been well-documented. My palette has a blind spot when it comes to buffalo wings. (Notice no one calls them that anymore? It’s definitely just wings.) To me a wing is a wing no matter where you get...
60-year-old diner in New Jersey being reduced to rubble
A generations-old diner in the Garden State is fading into the history books today. The Penn Queen Diner on Route 130 in Pennsauken, just a few minutes from the Betsy Ross Bridge, is being demolished. A short video published to the Pennsauken Talks Facebook group Tuesday showed construction equipment chipping...
Meet the 7-year-old repping South Jersey in the USA Kids Mullet Championship
EVESHAM — Mikey Williams says he's well-known around his hometown of Marlton. Mom, Brittany Williams, says people are always stopping him to compliment his hairstyle. The 7-year-old is known as the kid with the mullet. Or, thanks to his football coach, "Mikey Mullet." ...
Estell Manor Groundhog Has Rabies; 2 People May Have Exposure
Atlantic County public health officials have announced a positive test for rabies in a groundhog in Estell Manor. Officials say two people may have may have been exposed to rabies. Groundhog Becomes Fourth Positive Case for Rabies in Atlantic County. A groundhog that confronted a family dog in the 100...
The pizza legacy lives on at Luigi’s Pizza Fresca
With so many amazing pizza restaurants in our proximity, it can be hard to pick one that stands out. However, South Jersey Magazine has chosen their favorite spot, Luigi’s Pizza Fresca. Located in Marlton, Luigi’s Pizza Fresca has been serving a classic taste of Italy in our area for decades, and it’s finally getting the recognition it deserves.
FINALLY! Insomnia Cookies is Now Open in Cherry Hill, New Jersey!
Fresh cookie lovers of South Jersey, rejoice! We've been waiting quite a while for this one. The new Insomnia Cookies, located at 1006 Haddonfield Rd in Cherry Hill (where the Fast Signs used to be, next to First Watch) is now open!. What is Insomnia Cookies?. If you're not familiar...
DEMOLISHED: The Penn Queen Diner in Pennsauken, NJ is No More – What’s Next?
It really is the end of an era now in South Jersey. The Penn Queen Diner, which up until recently was located at 7349 N Crescent Blvd in Pennsauken, New Jersey, is being demolished, according to locals' pictures posted to Facebook groups. Demolition crews were spotted tearing down the decades-old...
Edgy Pizza Chain Abruptly Closes 2 Locations in Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel, New Jersey
Sad news if you were a fan of these relatively new pizza spots in South Jersey. &pizza, an edgy pizza chain with locations in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey, has abruptly closed in Cherry Hill and Mount Laurel. They were located at 801 Haddonfield...
Celebrate the Summer Season With Concert at Laurel Acres Park on Thursday Night
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Celebrate the summer season with a concert in the park this week in Mount Laurel. The Sara James Foundation will be performing at Laurel Acres Park on Thursday, July 25 from 6:30PM to 8PM.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Sara James is a 24-year-old singer, songwriter and cover artist who founded the Sara James Music Foundation to give music scholarships to those who cannot afford music lessons. Bring a chair, blanket, snacks and enjoy Sara's music with fellow residents on Thursday night. Laurel Acres Park is located at 1045 South Church Street. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
This Sunday's Special "Christmas in July"-Themed Rancocas Woods Farmers Market Lineup
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2024 season is in full swing! After its grand opening last weekend, the Market is back — with a Winter twist — on Sunday, July 28. The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday through October 13 and is located outdoors at 118 Creek Road, behind Creek Mercantile off of Conestoga Road. Every week, residents and visitors will be able to shop farm-fresh produce, local baked goods and more. A donation-based outdoor yoga class will also take place each week starting at 10AM, so bring your mat and water! CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Entries being accepted for Burlington County 48th annual juried art show
Entries are being accepted for the Burlington County 48th Annual Juried Art Show. The show will feature selected works at the Annex Gallery from Oct. 17 through Jan. 4. Artists can submit up to three pieces for a $20 entry fee. Online registration is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The deadline for entries is Oct. 5, when all pieces must be dropped off at the Smithville Annex Gallery between noon and 4 p.m.
Food truck event draws large crowd to Main Street
The Mullica Hill Business Association hosted its first annual food truck Friday festival on July 19, when vendors on Main Street fed people from both in and out of the township. The event, according to association president George Murphy, drew about 1,000 people and continued well past its 8 p.m....
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